He added: “I can’t believe I’m going to wear the number nine top finally.”

Hurst Green vice chairman Ian Barton said: “Will Greenwood is our No.1 fan – and the game is a way of saying thank-you to Will for all his support over the years. He did a sportsman’s dinner for us at Longridge, and it raised £7,000.

“That helped the club gain admission to the West Lancashire League with the ground improvements that we were able to make.

“He has played a huge role. Now he can live the dream by wearing the No.9 shirt for the village team he has always supported.”

The match will see Hurst Green FC take on a Hurst Green X1 and will take place on Sunday (May 3) at 2pm and admission is free. Any money raised will be donated to the charity of Greenwood’s choice.